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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
404 AM AKST Fri Jan 17 2025

AKZ827-180300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250118T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including Gambell and Savoonga
404 AM AKST Fri Jan 17 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches. East-northeast winds gusting as high as 45
  mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Falling and blowing snow is expected to
  significantly reduce visibility leading to very difficult
  travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

&&

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